KREOD Pavillion

KREOD Pavillion - Index

-Project

-Technology

-Construction phases

-Bibliography

Project

Designer: Chun Qing Li at Pavilion ArchitectureLocation: Greenwich Peninsula, London, UKProject Manager: Li InvestmentsMain Contractor: Li InvestmentsEngineer: RambollGeometry Consultant: EvoluteTensile Material: Serge FerrariTensile Manufacturer: TensileFabricTimber: KebonyClient: Li InvestmentsProject Partners: Li Investments, Kebony, Quin-tain, Greenwich Peninsula Partnership, Amazing Space, Ramboll, Evolute, Bentley, Uniform, Tensile Fabric, Serge Ferrari, HP, Targetti Poulsen, AR18, JT Consulting

Inspired by nature, organic in form and environmen-tally friendly... KREOD pavilion combines three 20 m2 capsules in a variety of spatial configurations. The hex-agonal structure is based on a simple recurrent joint connection detail.Its three pods can be combined in a variety of configu-rations or installed as free-standing forms.

The structural design aims to show a sustain-able and forward thinking building method in the digital age, challenging the new way of thinking, designing, engineering, fabricating and installing. The design will have the prac-tical considerations for transportation, store, dis-assembly and reassembly i.e. stackable components, modularity.

KREOD also could be utilized as a media center, popup bar, marketing and event space during and beyond the London Olympic Games 2012. KREOD will be sold as an indoor/outdoor feature i.e office meeting pod, garden feature, bike shed. It will be a very sustainable way to extend the life of the pavilion beyond the exhibition.

Constructed of Kebony, that offers an alternative to tropical hard-wood and toxic-treated wood that is sustainable, environmentally-friendly, non-toxic, easily-maintained, resistant to decay and aes-thetic. It’s impressive durability and long lifespan in harsh climates makes Kebony suitable for a variety of purposes including roofing, decking, windows, furniture and flooring. A patented process called Kebonization, makes the wood harder, more durable and resistant to weather and wear, by using a non-toxic liquid derived from agri-cultural bio waste.

Technology

Steel base assemblation..

Hexagonal Kebony structure..

Timber Construction..

Construction phases

Steel assemblation.. Hexagonal structure preparation..

Timber Construction..

Shell completed!

Tensile Fabric is up!

KREOD Pavillion - Bibliography

International Curriculum on Architectural Design Master ProgramArchitecture Structural Design Lab A.A.2012/2013Professor Giuseppe RIDOLFIStudent Chrysoula Papagianni

Web Sites:

http://kreod.wordpress.com/

http://www.archdaily.com/275460/kroed-chun-qing-li-of-pavilion-architecture/

http://www.detail-online.com/architecture/news/multi-functional-exhibition-space-kreod-pavil-ion-020193.html

http://specificationonline.co.uk/news-article/2880